1999 Hyundai Sonata Electrical system Problems

“Recall# 00 v 259 001/engine stalling: this recall was done in november 13,2000. At the present time the 2 liter v-6 engine is stalling intermittently at low speed. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, and both stated that the recall was done, and any other repair would be at their cost. Requesting NHTSA to look into this matter to see if this could be a recall repair failure.”

“Upon starting the vehicle, all the warning lights on the dashboard stayed illuminated. The vehicle shut off and didn't restart for 2 days. The dealership performed a diagnostic test, but no failure code was found. The check engine light had come on three times since the consumer had the vehicle. On one occasion, it had taken three attempts to start. After the consumer picked the vehicle up from the shop, it had left the consumer stranded.”

“Dt: consumer owned a 1999 hyundia Sonata. Consumer had taken vehicle to the dealer because it was overheating. They flushed radiator, cleaned the inside and outside, and replaced the coolant. Also, put a new draining plug in the radiator. The dealer said that there was nothing wrong with the cooling fan. Thirteen days later on 6-28-05 while vehicle was parked at a store it caught on fire. When the consumer took it to the dealer, they told him that although he was no expert it was the battery that blue out. The consumer believed that it was the cooling fan that caught on fire. …”

“Consumer loss control and hit a solid barrier and none of the airbags deployed. Driver sustained a head injury. Prior to the accident the vehicle was taken to the dealer because the air bag light illuminated. The dealer removed and replaced the passenger seat air bag module. The dealer also performed recall 02v105000 related to the side impact air bag wiring harness routing. The rear defogger button flashed intermittently and the A/C and defogger were inoperative. The dealer replaced the control head. The outside rearview mirrors would not move right or left. …”

“The transmission sensors have been replaced several times, I have also complained about transmission problems which dealer stated didnt exist until it went out completely. My biggest problem is with my brakes, they fail from time to time while driving, I once hit a parked car because I had no brake pressure when depressing brake pedal and pumping. Has also happened while in traffic almost causing an accident numerous times, yet dealer says there is nothung wrong with my brakes, I have brought this up everytime I bring my car in for all the other repairs. …”